ciphers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of ciphersnext
plural of cipher
1
as in zeroes
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it remember to put the cipher after the decimal point

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as in dwarves
a person of no importance or influence it was either write the Great American Novel or be consigned to the status of a cipher in the annals of literature

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ciphers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cipher
as in figures
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations were surprised by how much we had spent on the cruise after we had ciphered out the grand total

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  1. zeros
  2. calculates
  3. insects
Noun
  • In a simplified description, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits instead of using binary traditional bits of ones and zeros for digital communications.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sensor data came in from the vehicles—zeros and ones representing the track translated into a sea of graphs.
    Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of zeros
Verb
  • Lee Jung-jae says his measure of success for his own performance is telegraphing the complex morality of his character, as Gi-hun constantly calculates the correctness of his choices.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if multiple VCs have invested in the same company at different stages, the model calculates a score for each VC based on their specific investment and level of participation.
    TrueBridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculates
Noun
  • And favorable winds blew west across the Atlantic Ocean when the insects likely traveled.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Aphids, which can be black, brown or green, are small insects often found in clusters on tree branches.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of insects
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